Wow, personal attack much? You said he's a better fit as a 34 DE, then you said that he had a great bullrush and a poor speed rush. Far be it from me to assume that this was part of your reasoning for the statement that he was better suited as a 34 end than a 34 OLB. Most people make statements then try and support them with facts or observations, my apologies for not understanding that you were just throwing a random statement out there, unsupported by anything, then following it up with another random statement.
Its ok for you to talk to me like im some kind of asshole but the second I call you out on it you cry personal attack. Cry me a river. But you're right I should have worded my original statement in this thread better. I've said in another thread he doesnt have the size to play dend. His style just reminds me more of a 34 dend than an olb when rushing the passer. And like I said I don't think he'd be a bad olb. My preference is more speed rush from an olb if we draft one.
I've never seen Sheard play and everything I know about him, I've read here. Do you consider the following to be accurate? If so, is that not a concern for you? If true, he might have already reached the maximum of his potential and might not have a very high ceiling. There have been a lot of college players who dominated at that level, but then when they got to the NFL they suddenly couldn't do anything. Is that a possibility in this case?
Yes for the most part this information is adequately accurate. Most opinions posted by members I suggest should be taken into consideration to an extent, you yourself need to form a general opinion. My suggestion is watch the combine tomorrow and some videos on Sheard. Then form an opinion, its the best way. This can be fixed by coaching, its a tweek of technique and certain pursuit to the Ball. Its all apart of the polishing method when bringing in a rookie. Sheard needs to gain more speed and learn to break off lineman quickly, after he learns that he should shape up into an excellent weak side pass rushing OLB. And under Rex and our coaching staff that learning process should come ALOT easier.
Coaching is paramount in making a transition to the NFL but I don't think you can just go out and teach: speed, swivel-hips, innate pass rushing ability. You can improve on the talent but you can't create what may not exist. It'd be like cooking a steak using a 2x4. Good luck
I will watch as much tape as I can of him, just haven't had time to yet, and I always take other posters' opinions with a grain of salt. Still, hearing other's impressions/opinions of players can be helpful. I'm a bit confused by your response, however. You say the comment that he has stiff hips and is lacking in agility in space is accurate, yet you say this can be fixed by coaching? Sorry, that is God-given natural ability or the lack thereof. With specific types of exercise and work, he can gain more flexibility, and perhaps his agility can improve a little, but overall, if true, this is something that is not going to markedly improve, and "coaching" will have absolutely zero impact upon this. They can try to compensate for his lack of agility and stiff hips by improving his technique, strength, speed, and ability to quickly read and diagnose plays, and try to use him in a way in which his strengths are maximized and weaknesses hidden, but coaching will not improve either his stiff hips or lack of agility in space. If that report is true, then at this point I don't think I want Sheard on the Jets. I will withhold final judgment on him until after I've seen more tape of his play and read what more scouts and "experts" think.
Correction: you avoid this forum because you rarely have any idea what you're talking about. I don't care if it's your "opinion", when I saw that you called Sheard a 3-4 end, I almost had Gray-me's body exhumed so I could light it on fire. That's how ridiculous that statement is.
I think you're making a bit too big of a deal out of that section you posted earlier, and I'm also not too sure about the legitimacy of it. Sounds to me like they were critiquing Sheard's potential as a linebacker, but that's going off exactly zero experience at the position. I'm not even sure how they could have developed an opinion like that based on his college career, unless they were looking at plays where he got blown off the ball or was chasing a play to the opposite side of the field. All I know is that he doesn't have any of those problems when it comes to rushing the passer. He's got a variety of moves, effectively switches between power and speed rushes, and shows a great burst towards the QB after he gets around/by a tackle. As far as him not looking stiff in space, it will really come down to him being able to understand the linebacker position. You can take the worlds most athletic CB and put him at safety, there are times he'll look stiff because he won't react nearly as fast as his natural position. again though, not saying that's necessarily Sheard's problem because there's just no way to know right now. Combine workouts may help shine a light on things though.
Yes, I'm clueless. I've already explained this E, I didn't choose my words correctly, but I never thought he was actually a 3-4 end. I thought he rushed the passer like one. I've specifically said that he doesn't have the size for that. I'm glad you and the rest of your arrogant buddies and continue the circle ...
Sheard may not be my first choice, but I agree with some of his tweets: twitter/#!/jabaalsheard/status/39543204370071552 (put .com after twitter)
I'm not really making too much out of it, but rather am merely questioning and hoping to get feedback from guys like you who have seen him play. As I said, I've never seen the kid play. I've seen scouts talk about stiff hips and lack of agility before in players and they were limited. That might not be the case with Sheard. If the Jets take him, I definitely hope it is not the case. Anyway, thanks for your response.
Not a big fan of sheard but only basing this on a limited amount of snaps I watched the guy play. Even in his highlight videos there's something about him. I think he looks like a beast playing among boys right now but at the next level guys will be able to match up with him and the areas of improvement mentioned, the stiff hips, trouble changing direction, and trouble shedding blocks will only become more of a problem when he can't lean on his size and strength.
That was exactly why I posited my question initially. Lots of players dominate in college, yet they find things very different when they get to the NFL. There, their physical shortcomings are exposed. Everyone's strong and fast in the NFL (relatively speaking) and the level of competition much higher. That's why the draft is as much an art (crapshoot) as it is a science. A player's heart, desire, motor and instincts can make all the difference.
I didnt get to see his drills in space so i was wondering how he did in reference to a transition to OLB if anyone saw it
